Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy

Tag: Greg Shnerer
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Successful companies of today are focusing their attention, and investments back on their employees, their communities, and their customers. This past year has been full of change in the way corporations advance and address issues in the workplace. Here are some of the trends of corporate social responsibility we can look forward to seeing over […]

The Austrian philosopher of the early 20th century, Ludwig Wittgenstein, knew way ahead of his time that being bilingual had many benefits. Today, it’s estimated that more than 3 billion people are bilingual. We now know that being bilingual causes an increase in cognitive function, the ability to multi-task, and focus, but it also has […]

If you’re looking for additional ways to make your company stand out from growing competition, consider becoming more environmentally friendly. We know that we should aim to be more green-conscious, but we are often clouded by the idea that it would be too expensive or difficult to achieve. Think again. Here are some simple ways […]

With news of mass shootings, natural disasters, hate crimes, and terrorist attacks clogging up the media, the world may not seem like the greatest place to raise a child. How are you supposed to instill positive values in children when violence is all around them? It may seem futile to teach your children to care […]

Giving is made easy thanks to intuitive modern day apps for smartphones. When thinking of giving to charity or good causes as a philanthropist, most associate this with offering larger sums of money. Although having technically allows you to give more, it does not mean that small amounts of gratuity aren’t equally appreciated. Even a […]

Children’s brains are like sponges. They take in everything around them and are capable of processing and internalizing an impressive amount of information. This can be both beneficial and detrimental, as any negative behaviors you exhibit could rub off on your child, or conversely, they can learn by the positive example you set. If sustainability […]

Social media has shaken up a lot of things in its relatively short history. For anyone with access to the internet, there’s virtually no corner of our lives untouched by its all-consuming power. Areas that traditionally operated independently of social media and the internet, such as sales, marketing, travel, entertainment, and even philanthropy have been […]

Some may argue that we are born with an innate aptitude for certain skills, that based on our genetic makeups some people are cut out to be leaders while others are not. However, this is not the case. Anyone can be a leader if they set their mind to it and take the time to […]

Workplace sustainability is so important for businesses, yet is often neglected in favor of other considerations deemed more pressing. Most people associate sustainability with being environmentally-friendly, and while that is a big part of it, it is about more than that. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, “The term ‘sustainable business practices’ generally […]

When you think of a leader, what adjectives come to mind? Outspoken? Bold? Go-getter? Authoritative? Confident? These words are probably not ones that most would associate with an introvert. People tend to think of leaders as these big, extroverted personalities, when in reality leaders come in all shapes and sizes, and some of the best […]